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Recent Examples of upside
Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Tsyplakov had shown flashes of upside in the NHL last year, which the Devils’ middle-six could use more of.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Noun
Outside of these scenarios, taking melatonin may not have as much upside—your brain is already making the melatonin that signals sleepy time each evening, and adding more simply presses the same button.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Tsyplakov had shown flashes of upside in the NHL last year, which the Devils’ middle-six could use more of.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Preposition
Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1.
—San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
Noun
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Abuelsamid said downsides include the parts potentially not integrating perfectly with vehicle systems and a company not having control over the supply chain of key components.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are some downsides to being a bank.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Investigations have also been known to call upon lip-reading experts to give evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Both are strong finishers against the run, and both are capable pass-rushers when called upon.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Everything seemed to be in its right place until Radio Silence were thrown a potential catastrophic curve ball.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Scientists disagree on whether these young trees will mature into forest giants or decline due to drought and a warming climate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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When Grace first awakens on his ship, the film cuts hectically around, above, and below him, as if to approximate his mental and physical disorientation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With Mack secured, the Chargers’ priority shifts to re-signing breakout defensive star Odafe Oweh before free agency opens Wednesday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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No capsule wardrobe is complete without a classic shift dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The intuitive Moon squares Saturn, pitting your 3rd House of Distractions against your 6th House of Pragmatism, urging specific words, meticulous timing, and sensible boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Palhinha has been moved from central midfield to defence, Conor Gallagher has operated out wide, Archie Gray has been shifted from right wing-back to left wing-back and Porro started as the right-sided centre-back against Palace.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The swing pushed Nicaragua ahead 3-1 and put the Dutch one inning away from an 0-2 start.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Aiden Robbins took the most substantial swing of the night in that inning, driving a two-run, back-side home run to right field.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the years following Deng Xiaoping’s turn toward a capitalist economy, some Chinese intellectuals felt a kind of spiritual malaise; Deng’s reforms had failed to provide moral direction for a vast and proud former empire.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The film is not concentrated on who or what is responsible for society’s militarized turn, but audiences get an intimate feel for how people like Sergio have decided to respond.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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